[Discussion] Rank the original captains.

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From Turn Back the Pendulum, rank the former captains for strongest/most powerful to weakest in your own opinion. In case you forgotten here are the former captains:

1st division: Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto
2nd division: Yoruichi Shihoin
3rd division: Rose Otoribashi
4th division: Retsu Unohana
5th division: Shinji Hirako
6th division: Ginrei Kuchiki (Byakuya's grandfather, former teacher and mentor)
7th division: Love Akiawa
8th division: Shunsui Kyoraku
9th division: Kensei Muguruma
10th division: /
11th division: Kenpachi Kiganjo (former Kenpachi before Zaraki)
12th division: Kisuke Urahara
13th division: Jushiro Ukitake

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[BlueMeteor]

1. Yamamoto
2. Shunsui
3. Unohana
4. Yoruichi
5. Ukitake
6. Urahara
7. Shinji
8. Kensei
9. Ginrei
10. Kiganjo
11. Rose
12. Love

Urahara would be higher but we didn't see much of him from back then. I really don't remember the previous kenpachi or remember seeing kuchiki fight so that's why they're at the end

 

[Ryuma720]

Yamamoto & Kisuke Solos

 

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1. Yamamoto
2. Shunsui
3. Unohana
4. Ukitake
5. Urahara
6. Ginrei
7. Yoruichi
8. Shinji
9. Kensei
10. Kiganjo
11. Love
12. Rose

 

[Forbidden Tale]

1. Genryusai Shigekuni Yamamoto
2. Kisuke Urahara
3. Retsu Unohana
4. Yoruichi Shihoin
5. Shunsui Kyoraku / Jushiro Ukitake
6. Shinji Hirako
7. Kensei Muguruma
8. Rose Otoribashi / Love Akiawa
9. Ginrei Kuchiki
10. Kenpachi Kiganjo

 

[Memento Mori]

1st Division Captain: Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryuusai

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Squad Flower: Chrysanthemum (representing realism and purity)
Caption: Imperturbable and like an unmovable pivot.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 21st Jan
Height: 168cm
Weight: 52kg
Zanpakutou: Ryuujinjakka
Command to release: "turn everything to ashes, Ryuujinjakka" or "banshou issai kaijin to nase, Ryuujinjakka"
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: "royal" purple
Interest: Tea session held once a month
Speciality: rubdown with a dry towel
Food: Likes all kinds of Japanese cuisine. Dislikes Western food
How to pass free time: expose to the sun at the balcony

Battle Stats
Power: 100
Defence: 100
Mobility: 100
Kidou/Reiatsu: 100
Wisdom: 100
Stamina: 60

The chief captain's abilities are overpowering in most aspects, but due to old age, his stamina might have declined somewhat...

Character Description
Commanding all of the Gotei 13 squads, Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni is captain of the first division. This is the squad where rigorous members governed by a will for task accomplishment gather.

The battle worn veteran positioned on the top rung of Gotei 13 squads. Although as a person who possessed an air of dignity and commanded his squad with much strictness, his interest in the monthly tea session was an unexpected side of his personality.

Special Information (Top Secret)
Hosts the monthly tea session that gathers all first division members in their division quarters. Though Yachiru attends the tea session also, she only eats the snacks and returns soon after. Plaits his own beard. Arranges his beard's ends once per month.

2nd Division Captain: Soifon

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Squad Flower: Nodding Anemone (desires nothing)
Caption: Turn around and only an afterimage remains withal.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 11th Feb
Height: 150cm
Weight: 38kg
Zanpakutou: Suzumebachi
Command to release: "Kill all enemies, Suzumebachi" or "jinteki shakusetsu, Suzumebachi"
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: amber
Interest: collecting cat accessories
Speciality: assassination
Food: Likes fish. Dislikes meat.
How to past free time: Dream of the days which she and Yoruichi fought together, practising Shunkou

Battle Stats
Power: 80
Defence: 60
Mobility: 100
Kidou/Reiatsu: 60
Wisdom: 60
Stamina: 100

Her small build allows for great speed, coupled with her high attacking power and also a top class stamina. Formidable.

Character Description
Soifon held both the post of head of the secret mission squad as well as captain of the 2nd division. For this reason, the 2nd division had many members that are skilled in carrying out secret missions. This battle-tuned division has high combat abilities.

Captain Soifon hailed from the Fon family that specialized in executions and assassinations. According to some rumours, she has been collecting cat accessories lately...

Special Information (Top Secret)
Calm, collected, person of a few words and cool. Only when it comes to Yoruichi, her personality will have an extreme change, otherwise, this is not known to other squad members. Soifon has got many admirers from both the second squad and the secret mission squad, and a fan club even exists. As to how the news of Soi Fon collecting cat accessories of late got leaked out, it could be attributed to the regular deliveries of cat accessories to the 2nd division quarters

3rd Division Captain: Ichimaru Gin

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Squad Flower: Marigold (despair)
Caption: grinning, an act of intimidation.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 10th Sep
Height: 185cm
Weight: 69kg
Zanpakutou: Shinsou
Command to release: "shoot him to death, Shinsou" or "ikorose, Shinsou"
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: light-bluish white
Interest: observing mortal beings
Speciality: threading needles
Food: Likes dried persimmons. Dislikes dried taro.
How to past free time: strolling

Battle Stats
Power: 80
Defence: 80
Mobility: 80
Kidou/Reiatsu: 80
Wisdom: 80
Stamina: 80

All his abilities are within the comfortable range, hence he can be considered an all-rounder type.

Character Description
The ever-present smile that clings on the face is the impression everyone have of Captain Ichimaru. Even with his mild mannerisms, he does not reveal his true intentions making the atmosphere uncomfortable even if he approaches slightly. How to put it... it's just scary.

Captain Ichimaru was a former 5th division member, serving under Captain Aizen as his vice-captain. He is always a bosom friend to Captain Aizen.

Special Information (Top Secret)
Dried persimmon has always been his favourite food since childhood. There are persimmon trees in the 3rd division quarters which Gin actually grows himself. Once they bear fruit, he would distribute them to other squads. He mistook dried taro for dried persimmon on one occasion and ate it, thus resulting in his dislike for dried taro.

4th Division Captain: Retsu Unohana

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Squad Flower: Bellflower (like the mourning sovereign)
Caption: Genuine elegance.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 21st Apr
Height: 159cm
Weight: 45kg
Zanpakutou: Minazuki
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: grayish pink
Interest: Ikebana (flower arrangement)
Speciality: Kendo (sword-fighting)
Food: Likes strong flavoured food. Dislikes bland tasting food.
How to past free time: mountain climbing that involves collecting medicinal herbs

Battle Stats
Power: 100
Defence: 80
Mobility: 70
Kidou/Reiatsu: 100
Wisdom: 100
Stamina: 90

Though she has few opportunities to fight at the front line, her offensive skills are nevertheless high! If angered, she could possibly be the most scary captain.

Character Description
The only division in the battle-based Gotei 13 squads that specialises in healing and reinforcement and this is the 4th division. Positioned at the rear, the 4th division is in charge of rescuing and healing injured squad members.

With polite mannerisms, she could verbally knock down even the most rustic people who do not listen to words. The mismatch with the mild impression she presents to others is her speciality in swordfighting.

Special Information (Top Secret)
During her off-duty days, she would climb the mountains located in the various zones in Rukongai. As she has been spotted flying on Minazuki by eye witnesses on several occasions, whether she climbed the mountains on her own or not, is a mystery. As she has an interest in flower arrangement, she would gather the 4th division members once a month for ikebana classes (attendance is voluntary). Yachiru also participates in these sessions however, she only eats the snacks given out during breaktimes and after which, she returns to her squad.

5th Division Captain: Aizen Sousuke

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Squad Flower: Lily of the Valley (sacrifice, peril, pure love, "Let the two of us take on a journey together")
Caption: The gaze into the sun.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 29th May
Height: 186cm
Weight: 74kg
Zanpakutou: Kyoukasuigetsu
Command to release: "Shatter, Kyoukasuigetsu" or "kudakero, Kyoukasuigetsu"
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: light green
Interest: reading books
Speciality: calligraphy
Food: Likes tofu (beancurd). Dislikes boiled eggs.
How to past free time: reading, special lecturer in the Reijutsu-in (Seiretei Academy)

Battle Stats
Power: 100
Defence: 90
Mobility: 90
Kidou/Reiatsu: 100
Wisdom: 100
Stamina: 80

All his abilities are in the high range. His overall abilities are no doubt top class even among the Gotei 13 squad captains.

Character Description
Whether it was the influence of their captain, Aizen Sousuke's mild nature, or it's their own nature, the 5th division gives a very gentle aura to their surroundings. Nonetheless, in terms of battle prowess, they learn from their captain who is good at everything, thus the overall prowess of the squad members are also quite high.

As Captain Aizen was non-discriminating and treated everyone as equal, he was well trusted and admired by his squad members. He was also an excellent calligraphy lecturer.

Special Information (Top Secret)
Special lecturer for calligraphy in Reijutsu-in. Calligraphy classes are also held once a month in the 5th division for the squad members to learn the basics. Although calligraphy is an optional subject in Reijutsu-in, participation rate in this subject exceeds 100% and it is so popular that students are willing to sit on the corridors for their lectures. With his sudden disappearance lately, there are many students who voiced their desire for Aizen sensei to return soon.

6th Division Captain: Kuchiki Byakuya

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Squad Flower: Camellia (noble rationality)
Caption: Principle lodged in the eyes.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 31st Jan
Height: 180cm
Weight: 64kg
Zanpakutou: Senbonzakura
Command to release: "Scatter, Senbonzakura" or "chire, Senbonzakura"
Bankai: Senbonzakura Kageyoshi
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: blue
Interest: night stroll
Speciality: calligraphy
Food: Likes spicy food. Dislikes sweet food.
How to past free time: taking part in the gathering of the four greatest clans, activities like reading or calligraphy, that calms the mind

Battle Stats
Power: 90
Defence: 80
Mobility: 90
Kidou/Reiatsu: 90
Wisdom: 90
Stamina: 70

Offensive-related stats are high, showing Captain Kuchiki's inclination towards combat. These abilities are flawless.

Character Description
Captain Kuchiki is the model person for all Shinigami, thus under his command, the severity of the regulations within the 6th division is well known....however, the frankness and magnamity of the vice-captain seem to act as a counter-balance in the division.

The 28th Head of one of the four greatest clans - the Kuchiki clan, also the adopted elder brother of Kuchiki Rukia who belongs to the 13th division, he might appear cold but in essence, he is a warm-hearted person.

Special Information (Top Secret)
The Kuchiki House is built on such a large area that, there is even a stream that flows in front of Byakuya's personal room, specially for him. Right at the entrance of the House, there is a pond with pedigree carps that are cared for over the generations. The carps are three times larger than normal carps, with shiny golden scales and are very rare. Lately, the number of carps are dwindling, from ten carps to four. Amongst the servants, they dub this phenomenon as the "mystery of the Kuchiki household". In actual fact, they were secretly stolen by Yachiru during the night and she presented them to Ukitake as get-well gifts, and releasing them into the pond at Ugendou (Ukitake's place). She humoured Ukitake saying, "Lately, the number of big carps has increased!!"

7th Division Captain: Komamura Sajin

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Squad Flower: Iris (courage)
Caption: Unshakeable, stable loyalty.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 23rd Aug
Height: 288cm
Weight: 301kg
Zanpakutou: Tenken
Bankai: Kokujyou Tengen Myou-ou
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: brownish tan
Interest: looking after dogs
Speciality: talking to animals
Food: Likes meat. Dislikes carrots.
How to past free time: takes his dog, Goro, for a stroll

Battle Stats
Power: 100
Defence: 100
Mobility: 40
Kidou/Reiatsu: 50
Wisdom: 80
Stamina: 100

Boasting an enormous physical stature, Captain Komamura could use physical strength to hold down his opponents. A power fighter who fights openly without resorting to petty tricks.

Character Description
Captain Komamura Sajin is a firm believer of loyalty. The characteristic of his division is the tendency to attract sincere, vigorous and stout fellows into their ranks.

Hidden under the metal helmet was his true countenance - a wolf's head. After the unrest in Soul Society, although Captain Komamura has ceased to shield his true face from the public's eyes, that has not changed anything around him.

Special Information (Top Secret)
He might look like a dog but in fact he's a wolf. He likes mixed breed dogs and kept a dog named Goro in the division quarters. As Goro and Komamura shared the same communication wavelength, Goro was most emotionally attached to him. As to why he hates carrots, in the past, Komamura's dad told him, "this food is not for our kind", and ever since, he has never tasted carrots once.

8th Division Captain: Kyouraku Shunsui

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Squad Flower: Bird of Paradise Flower (having everything in your hands)
Caption: If it's me, it'll be a waste not to dance no matter what.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 11th Jul
Height: 192cm
Weight: 87kg
Zanpakutou: Katenkyoukotsu
Command to release: "the flowers quaver in the wind as the flower god sings; the heavenly wind turns wild as the demon laughs" or "hanakaze midarete kashin naki; tenpuu midarete tenma warau. Katenkyoukotsu"
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: rose pink
Interest: frequenting drinking bars
Speciality: afternoon napping
Food: Likes steamed buns that go with sake. Dislikes powdered green tea.
How to past free time: drinking sessions with those who are resting on the same day

Battle Stats
Power: 90
Defence: 90
Mobility: 90
Kidou/Reiatsu: 100
Wisdom: 90
Stamina: 70

His prowess is no doubt captain class; the only problem with him is his nonchalent attitude that causes him to ease up during a fight.

Character Description
As a favourite disciple of Genryuusai, Captain Kyouraku followed his teacher's orders and took command of the 8th division. However, the true authority in the division probably lies in the hands of the vice-captain...

Judging from his words, actions and his eccentricity, Captain Kyouraku appears to be undignified. However, his quick-witted nature earns him the comment, "superficial at a glance, but bears deep thoughts".

Special Information (Top Secret)
The romance novel, "Rose-coloured Path" that was published in the Seireitei Communication was penned by him but it was unpopular to the point that he received neither fan letters, nor birthday presents. However, his photograph collection named, "Using Arms as My Pillow" had an unexplainable sold-out popularity. According to him, "My little kittens are shy creatures", hence he did not notice that the serialization's ranking is amongst the lowest. Incidentally, the first edition of "Using Arms as My Pillow" had lesser copies printed as compared to photograph collections by other captains, and as to why it was not reprinted now, he probably doesn't know too.

9th Division Captain: Tousen Kaname

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Squad Flower: White Poppy (oblivion)
Caption: The speckle of light present in the enclosed darkness.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 13th Nov
Height: 176cm
Weight: 61kg
Zanpakutou: Suzumushi
Command to release: "Cry out, Suzumushi" or "Nake, Suzumushi"
Bankai: Suzumushi Tsuishiki - Enma Kourogi
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: brownish orange
Interest: cooking
Speciality: cooking
Food: Likes chicken stewed with carrots, etc. Dislikes pickled food.
How to past free time: participates actively as an editorial member of the Seireitei Communication

Battle Stats
Power: 70
Defence: 70
Mobility: 80
Kidou/Reiatsu: 90
Wisdom: 90
Stamina: 60

He is better suited for combat that requires intelligence and strategy than all out brawling.

Character Description
The 9th division is not only in charge of defences in Seireitei but is also the editiorial team for this Seireitei Communication. At present, with Captain Tousen's location unknown, Vice-Captain Hisagi takes charge of everything in the squad on behalf of his captain.

A blind warrior who abhors fights and quarrels and wishes only for world peace and stability. Those who disrupt the peace in the world to him are... unforgivable.

Special Information (Top Secret)
The 9th division takes charge of aspects of fine arts and manages every publication of the Seireitei Communication, with Tousen acting as Chief Editor. He himself writes a serialization named, "The Path of Justice". With his power as chief editor, it does not matter whether this article is well-received or not, it always has a corner in the publication for good. Though his articles are always based on his cherished theme like, "What is Justice?", his interest lately is devoted to cooking recipes, with a recent article called, "Recipe of Justice", being published. It is very well-received among the female Shinigami and his popularity rose as a result.

10th Division Captain: Hitsugaya Toushirou

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Squad Flower: Narcissus (mystery and egoism)
Caption: Frozen passion.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 20th Dec
Height: 133cm
Weight: 28kg
Zanpakutou: Hyourinmaru
Command to release: "Sit upon the frozen sky, Hyourinmaru" or "Souten ni zase, Hyourinmaru"
Bankai: Daiguren Hyourinmaru
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: dark green
Interest: afternoon napping
Speciality: spin tops
Food: Likes sweet nattou. Dislikes dried persimmons.
How to past free time: visits the granny's house at Rukongai; visits Jidanbou

Battle Stats
Power: 80
Defence: 80
Mobility: 90
Kidou/Reiatsu: 90
Wisdom: 80
Stamina: 80

All his abilities are at high levels. As he is able to handle all kinds of battles, he is ever-present in important missions.

Character Description
The 10th division is led by the child prodigy, Captain Hitsugaya Toushirou. As his supervision reaches even the most obscure squad members, every person under his jurisdiction works seriously (except for the vice-captain).

The child prodigy that was the youngest person in history to be made captain. Needless to say for battles, he can handle administrative tasks flawlessly too. His height increase is a cause of concern for his subordinates.

Special Information (Top Secret)
Sweet nattou was the favourite dish of the granny living in Rukongai, and having ate that in the past, he still likes it now. Sometimes, his granny would send this dish to his division quarters. Jidanbou has always been his friend. He is very skilled with spinning tops, and in his childhood days, he was said to be undefeatable in the West Rukongai 1st Area, Juurin-an, where he used to live in. His enthusiasm in work is due to his desire to complete work as quickly as possible so that he can return to his room for an afternoon nap. He is a firm believer in his granny's saying that, "a child who sleeps will grow up", hence he carries out her words faithfully. Indeed the granny's child.

11th Division Captain: Zaraki Kenpachi

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Squad Flower: Yarrow (battle)
Caption: Consume everything, demon of the blood-thirsty sword.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 19th Nov
Height: 202cm
Weight: 90kg
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: deep purple
Interest: afternoon napping
Specialty: sparring
Food: No particular likes. Dislikes nattou.
How to past free time: afternoon napping

Battle Stats
Power: 100
Defense: 80
Mobility: 60
Kidou/Reiatsu: 0
Wisdom: 50
Stamina: 100

Possesses extremely high offensive power and stamina, but his kidou prowess ranks the lowest among all the captains.

Character Description
Gathering ruffians who admire Captain Kenpachi, the 11th division is more specialized than any of other squads in terms of combat. Though this division may look like an unlawful organization at the first glance, they are proud of their firm unity under Kenpachi's leadership.

The sword demon whose spirit burns up only for fights. Without having to take entrance exams, he defeated the previous captain of the 11th division to become its new captain.

Special Information (Top Secret)
Due to perspiration, it is a must for him to take a bath before turning in to sleep. Hence, he washes his hair everyday. As he often washes his hair with soap, his hair becomes stiff. However, he likes it personally as it is easier for him to set his hair this way. In the past, he tried a "hair treatment" introduced by Sasakibe Choujirou who went with him to a common bathhouse. On the following day, his hair became silky and no matter how hard he tried to set it, the spikes could not stand up and it was a bitter experience. Currently, he would use only soap. At the same time, this incident caused him to dislike Sasakibe a little.

12th Division Captain: Kurotsuchi Mayuri

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Squad Flower: Japanese Thistle (revenge, severity, independence)
Caption: Researcher with killing intent.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 30th Mar
Height: 174cm
Weight: 54kg
Zanpakutou: Ashisogijizou
Command to release: "Tear them, Ashisogijizou" or "kakimushire, Ashisogijizou"
Bankai: Konjiki Ashisogijizou
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: dark greenish blue
Interest: experimenting
Speciality: human body experimentation
Food: Likes pike fish. Dislikes onion.
How to past free time: Read every line and character published in the Seireitei Communication

Battle Stats
Power: 70
Defence: 70
Mobility: 40
Kidou/Reiatsu: 100
Wisdom: 100
Stamina: 50

Though his combat power is weak, his wisdom and kidou are outstanding. Very skilled in the arts of trickery.

Character Description
The 12th division is the department of research and techonology development, in which new technologies and new spiritual power instruments are developed; the positions of both squad captain and department head are held by Kurotsuchi Mayuri.

This blood-thirsty person loves experimenting on human bodies above all else and can sacrifice anything for the sake of research. The article enjoyed by Captain Kurotsuchi is none other than this Seireitei Communication.

Special Information (Top Secret)
He removes his make-up before going to bed. In the serialized article published in Seireitei Communication called, "Effective Medication for the Brain", the actual steps on how to prepare the medicine and how the experiments are carried out are reported in great detail. The popularity of his articles are surprisingly high and fan letters that say, "Though I don't have the ingredients and cannot make the medicine, I enjoy reading every article that you've written", keep arriving.

13th Division Captain: Ukitake Jyuushirou

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Squad Flower: Snow Drop (hope)
Caption: Friendship that embraces all.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 21st Dec
Height: 187cm
Weight: 72kg
Zanpakutou: Sougyou no Kotowari
Command to release: "O waves be my shield; O lightning be my sword, Sougyou no Kotowari" or "Nami kotogotoku waga tate to nare, ikatsuchi kotogotoku waga yaiba to nare, Sougyou no Kotowari"
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: dark rose pink
Interest: bonsai
Speciality: making friends
Food: Likes ohagi (rice ball coated with sweetened red beans, soybean flour or sesame). No particular dislike.
How to past free time: twiddle with bonsai in the garden, feed carps in Ugendou's lake

Battle Stats
Power: 90
Defence: 90
Mobility: 70
Kidou/Reiatsu: 100
Wisdom: 100
Stamina: 40

His illness causes him to be resting in Ugendou most of the time, one slight uncertainty for him will be his stamina.

Character Description
Due to Captain Ukitake's personality, the camaraderie among the 13th division members is strong. As there is no vice-captain, the two third-seats are taking over the duties accordingly.

The person in Gotei 13 squad who is characterized by his gentle and sincere personality. When he sees the person who bears a similar name as himself, i.e. Captain Hitsugaya, he would automatically shower him with snacks.

Special Information (Top Secret)
Though his interest is in bonsai, the 0 artistic sense Ukitake has no idea where and how to trim a bonsai plant. He serializes an action adventure novel named, "Sougyou no Okotowari! (Rejection of the Twin Fishes!)" is about the protagonist, Sougyou, fighting to save villagers from evil. Sougyou's catch phrase is, "I will reject them!" and it is immensely popular among kids in Seireitei. Though its publication has paused before, once it makes an appearance again, the novel always clinches a place among the top 3 in popularity rankings.

The Chart

Top = Power / Offensive Abilities
Top Right = Defence / Defensive Abilities
Bottom Right = Mobility / Speed
Bottom = Kidou / Reiatsu (specifically reiatsu control)
Bottom Left = Wisdom / Intelligence
Top Left = Stamina / Body Strength
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Battle Stats Total
1. Yamamoto: 560
1. Aizen: 560
2. Unohana: 540
3. Kyoraku: 530
4. Byakuya: 510
5. Hitsugaya: 500
6. Ukitake: 490
7. Gin: 480
8. Komamura: 470
9. Soifon: 460
9. Tousen: 460
10. Mayuri: 430
11. Kenpachi: 390

 

[Pecnut]

1st Division Captain: Shigekuni Yamamoto-Genryuusai

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Squad Flower: Chrysanthemum (representing realism and purity)
Caption: Imperturbable and like an unmovable pivot.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 21st Jan
Height: 168cm
Weight: 52kg
Zanpakutou: Ryuujinjakka
Command to release: "turn everything to ashes, Ryuujinjakka" or "banshou issai kaijin to nase, Ryuujinjakka"
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: "royal" purple
Interest: Tea session held once a month
Speciality: rubdown with a dry towel
Food: Likes all kinds of Japanese cuisine. Dislikes Western food
How to pass free time: expose to the sun at the balcony

Battle Stats
Power: 100
Defence: 100
Mobility: 100
Kidou/Reiatsu: 100
Wisdom: 100
Stamina: 60

The chief captain's abilities are overpowering in most aspects, but due to old age, his stamina might have declined somewhat...

Character Description
Commanding all of the Gotei 13 squads, Yamamoto Genryuusai Shigekuni is captain of the first division. This is the squad where rigorous members governed by a will for task accomplishment gather.

The battle worn veteran positioned on the top rung of Gotei 13 squads. Although as a person who possessed an air of dignity and commanded his squad with much strictness, his interest in the monthly tea session was an unexpected side of his personality.

Special Information (Top Secret)
Hosts the monthly tea session that gathers all first division members in their division quarters. Though Yachiru attends the tea session also, she only eats the snacks and returns soon after. Plaits his own beard. Arranges his beard's ends once per month.

2nd Division Captain: Soifon

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Squad Flower: Nodding Anemone (desires nothing)
Caption: Turn around and only an afterimage remains withal.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 11th Feb
Height: 150cm
Weight: 38kg
Zanpakutou: Suzumebachi
Command to release: "Kill all enemies, Suzumebachi" or "jinteki shakusetsu, Suzumebachi"
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: amber
Interest: collecting cat accessories
Speciality: assassination
Food: Likes fish. Dislikes meat.
How to past free time: Dream of the days which she and Yoruichi fought together, practising Shunkou

Battle Stats
Power: 80
Defence: 60
Mobility: 100
Kidou/Reiatsu: 60
Wisdom: 60
Stamina: 100

Her small build allows for great speed, coupled with her high attacking power and also a top class stamina. Formidable.

Character Description
Soifon held both the post of head of the secret mission squad as well as captain of the 2nd division. For this reason, the 2nd division had many members that are skilled in carrying out secret missions. This battle-tuned division has high combat abilities.

Captain Soifon hailed from the Fon family that specialized in executions and assassinations. According to some rumours, she has been collecting cat accessories lately...

Special Information (Top Secret)
Calm, collected, person of a few words and cool. Only when it comes to Yoruichi, her personality will have an extreme change, otherwise, this is not known to other squad members. Soifon has got many admirers from both the second squad and the secret mission squad, and a fan club even exists. As to how the news of Soi Fon collecting cat accessories of late got leaked out, it could be attributed to the regular deliveries of cat accessories to the 2nd division quarters

3rd Division Captain: Ichimaru Gin

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Squad Flower: Marigold (despair)
Caption: grinning, an act of intimidation.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 10th Sep
Height: 185cm
Weight: 69kg
Zanpakutou: Shinsou
Command to release: "shoot him to death, Shinsou" or "ikorose, Shinsou"
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: light-bluish white
Interest: observing mortal beings
Speciality: threading needles
Food: Likes dried persimmons. Dislikes dried taro.
How to past free time: strolling

Battle Stats
Power: 80
Defence: 80
Mobility: 80
Kidou/Reiatsu: 80
Wisdom: 80
Stamina: 80

All his abilities are within the comfortable range, hence he can be considered an all-rounder type.

Character Description
The ever-present smile that clings on the face is the impression everyone have of Captain Ichimaru. Even with his mild mannerisms, he does not reveal his true intentions making the atmosphere uncomfortable even if he approaches slightly. How to put it... it's just scary.

Captain Ichimaru was a former 5th division member, serving under Captain Aizen as his vice-captain. He is always a bosom friend to Captain Aizen.

Special Information (Top Secret)
Dried persimmon has always been his favourite food since childhood. There are persimmon trees in the 3rd division quarters which Gin actually grows himself. Once they bear fruit, he would distribute them to other squads. He mistook dried taro for dried persimmon on one occasion and ate it, thus resulting in his dislike for dried taro.

4th Division Captain: Retsu Unohana

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Squad Flower: Bellflower (like the mourning sovereign)
Caption: Genuine elegance.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 21st Apr
Height: 159cm
Weight: 45kg
Zanpakutou: Minazuki
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: grayish pink
Interest: Ikebana (flower arrangement)
Speciality: Kendo (sword-fighting)
Food: Likes strong flavoured food. Dislikes bland tasting food.
How to past free time: mountain climbing that involves collecting medicinal herbs

Battle Stats
Power: 100
Defence: 80
Mobility: 70
Kidou/Reiatsu: 100
Wisdom: 100
Stamina: 90

Though she has few opportunities to fight at the front line, her offensive skills are nevertheless high! If angered, she could possibly be the most scary captain.

Character Description
The only division in the battle-based Gotei 13 squads that specialises in healing and reinforcement and this is the 4th division. Positioned at the rear, the 4th division is in charge of rescuing and healing injured squad members.

With polite mannerisms, she could verbally knock down even the most rustic people who do not listen to words. The mismatch with the mild impression she presents to others is her speciality in swordfighting.

Special Information (Top Secret)
During her off-duty days, she would climb the mountains located in the various zones in Rukongai. As she has been spotted flying on Minazuki by eye witnesses on several occasions, whether she climbed the mountains on her own or not, is a mystery. As she has an interest in flower arrangement, she would gather the 4th division members once a month for ikebana classes (attendance is voluntary). Yachiru also participates in these sessions however, she only eats the snacks given out during breaktimes and after which, she returns to her squad.

5th Division Captain: Aizen Sousuke

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Squad Flower: Lily of the Valley (sacrifice, peril, pure love, "Let the two of us take on a journey together")
Caption: The gaze into the sun.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 29th May
Height: 186cm
Weight: 74kg
Zanpakutou: Kyoukasuigetsu
Command to release: "Shatter, Kyoukasuigetsu" or "kudakero, Kyoukasuigetsu"
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: light green
Interest: reading books
Speciality: calligraphy
Food: Likes tofu (beancurd). Dislikes boiled eggs.
How to past free time: reading, special lecturer in the Reijutsu-in (Seiretei Academy)

Battle Stats
Power: 100
Defence: 90
Mobility: 90
Kidou/Reiatsu: 100
Wisdom: 100
Stamina: 80

All his abilities are in the high range. His overall abilities are no doubt top class even among the Gotei 13 squad captains.

Character Description
Whether it was the influence of their captain, Aizen Sousuke's mild nature, or it's their own nature, the 5th division gives a very gentle aura to their surroundings. Nonetheless, in terms of battle prowess, they learn from their captain who is good at everything, thus the overall prowess of the squad members are also quite high.

As Captain Aizen was non-discriminating and treated everyone as equal, he was well trusted and admired by his squad members. He was also an excellent calligraphy lecturer.

Special Information (Top Secret)
Special lecturer for calligraphy in Reijutsu-in. Calligraphy classes are also held once a month in the 5th division for the squad members to learn the basics. Although calligraphy is an optional subject in Reijutsu-in, participation rate in this subject exceeds 100% and it is so popular that students are willing to sit on the corridors for their lectures. With his sudden disappearance lately, there are many students who voiced their desire for Aizen sensei to return soon.

6th Division Captain: Kuchiki Byakuya

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Squad Flower: Camellia (noble rationality)
Caption: Principle lodged in the eyes.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 31st Jan
Height: 180cm
Weight: 64kg
Zanpakutou: Senbonzakura
Command to release: "Scatter, Senbonzakura" or "chire, Senbonzakura"
Bankai: Senbonzakura Kageyoshi
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: blue
Interest: night stroll
Speciality: calligraphy
Food: Likes spicy food. Dislikes sweet food.
How to past free time: taking part in the gathering of the four greatest clans, activities like reading or calligraphy, that calms the mind

Battle Stats
Power: 90
Defence: 80
Mobility: 90
Kidou/Reiatsu: 90
Wisdom: 90
Stamina: 70

Offensive-related stats are high, showing Captain Kuchiki's inclination towards combat. These abilities are flawless.

Character Description
Captain Kuchiki is the model person for all Shinigami, thus under his command, the severity of the regulations within the 6th division is well known....however, the frankness and magnamity of the vice-captain seem to act as a counter-balance in the division.

The 28th Head of one of the four greatest clans - the Kuchiki clan, also the adopted elder brother of Kuchiki Rukia who belongs to the 13th division, he might appear cold but in essence, he is a warm-hearted person.

Special Information (Top Secret)
The Kuchiki House is built on such a large area that, there is even a stream that flows in front of Byakuya's personal room, specially for him. Right at the entrance of the House, there is a pond with pedigree carps that are cared for over the generations. The carps are three times larger than normal carps, with shiny golden scales and are very rare. Lately, the number of carps are dwindling, from ten carps to four. Amongst the servants, they dub this phenomenon as the "mystery of the Kuchiki household". In actual fact, they were secretly stolen by Yachiru during the night and she presented them to Ukitake as get-well gifts, and releasing them into the pond at Ugendou (Ukitake's place). She humoured Ukitake saying, "Lately, the number of big carps has increased!!"

7th Division Captain: Komamura Sajin

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Squad Flower: Iris (courage)
Caption: Unshakeable, stable loyalty.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 23rd Aug
Height: 288cm
Weight: 301kg
Zanpakutou: Tenken
Bankai: Kokujyou Tengen Myou-ou
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: brownish tan
Interest: looking after dogs
Speciality: talking to animals
Food: Likes meat. Dislikes carrots.
How to past free time: takes his dog, Goro, for a stroll

Battle Stats
Power: 100
Defence: 100
Mobility: 40
Kidou/Reiatsu: 50
Wisdom: 80
Stamina: 100

Boasting an enormous physical stature, Captain Komamura could use physical strength to hold down his opponents. A power fighter who fights openly without resorting to petty tricks.

Character Description
Captain Komamura Sajin is a firm believer of loyalty. The characteristic of his division is the tendency to attract sincere, vigorous and stout fellows into their ranks.

Hidden under the metal helmet was his true countenance - a wolf's head. After the unrest in Soul Society, although Captain Komamura has ceased to shield his true face from the public's eyes, that has not changed anything around him.

Special Information (Top Secret)
He might look like a dog but in fact he's a wolf. He likes mixed breed dogs and kept a dog named Goro in the division quarters. As Goro and Komamura shared the same communication wavelength, Goro was most emotionally attached to him. As to why he hates carrots, in the past, Komamura's dad told him, "this food is not for our kind", and ever since, he has never tasted carrots once.

8th Division Captain: Kyouraku Shunsui

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Squad Flower: Bird of Paradise Flower (having everything in your hands)
Caption: If it's me, it'll be a waste not to dance no matter what.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 11th Jul
Height: 192cm
Weight: 87kg
Zanpakutou: Katenkyoukotsu
Command to release: "the flowers quaver in the wind as the flower god sings; the heavenly wind turns wild as the demon laughs" or "hanakaze midarete kashin naki; tenpuu midarete tenma warau. Katenkyoukotsu"
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: rose pink
Interest: frequenting drinking bars
Speciality: afternoon napping
Food: Likes steamed buns that go with sake. Dislikes powdered green tea.
How to past free time: drinking sessions with those who are resting on the same day

Battle Stats
Power: 90
Defence: 90
Mobility: 90
Kidou/Reiatsu: 100
Wisdom: 90
Stamina: 70

His prowess is no doubt captain class; the only problem with him is his nonchalent attitude that causes him to ease up during a fight.

Character Description
As a favourite disciple of Genryuusai, Captain Kyouraku followed his teacher's orders and took command of the 8th division. However, the true authority in the division probably lies in the hands of the vice-captain...

Judging from his words, actions and his eccentricity, Captain Kyouraku appears to be undignified. However, his quick-witted nature earns him the comment, "superficial at a glance, but bears deep thoughts".

Special Information (Top Secret)
The romance novel, "Rose-coloured Path" that was published in the Seireitei Communication was penned by him but it was unpopular to the point that he received neither fan letters, nor birthday presents. However, his photograph collection named, "Using Arms as My Pillow" had an unexplainable sold-out popularity. According to him, "My little kittens are shy creatures", hence he did not notice that the serialization's ranking is amongst the lowest. Incidentally, the first edition of "Using Arms as My Pillow" had lesser copies printed as compared to photograph collections by other captains, and as to why it was not reprinted now, he probably doesn't know too.

9th Division Captain: Tousen Kaname

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Squad Flower: White Poppy (oblivion)
Caption: The speckle of light present in the enclosed darkness.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 13th Nov
Height: 176cm
Weight: 61kg
Zanpakutou: Suzumushi
Command to release: "Cry out, Suzumushi" or "Nake, Suzumushi"
Bankai: Suzumushi Tsuishiki - Enma Kourogi
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: brownish orange
Interest: cooking
Speciality: cooking
Food: Likes chicken stewed with carrots, etc. Dislikes pickled food.
How to past free time: participates actively as an editorial member of the Seireitei Communication

Battle Stats
Power: 70
Defence: 70
Mobility: 80
Kidou/Reiatsu: 90
Wisdom: 90
Stamina: 60

He is better suited for combat that requires intelligence and strategy than all out brawling.

Character Description
The 9th division is not only in charge of defences in Seireitei but is also the editiorial team for this Seireitei Communication. At present, with Captain Tousen's location unknown, Vice-Captain Hisagi takes charge of everything in the squad on behalf of his captain.

A blind warrior who abhors fights and quarrels and wishes only for world peace and stability. Those who disrupt the peace in the world to him are... unforgivable.

Special Information (Top Secret)
The 9th division takes charge of aspects of fine arts and manages every publication of the Seireitei Communication, with Tousen acting as Chief Editor. He himself writes a serialization named, "The Path of Justice". With his power as chief editor, it does not matter whether this article is well-received or not, it always has a corner in the publication for good. Though his articles are always based on his cherished theme like, "What is Justice?", his interest lately is devoted to cooking recipes, with a recent article called, "Recipe of Justice", being published. It is very well-received among the female Shinigami and his popularity rose as a result.

10th Division Captain: Hitsugaya Toushirou

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Squad Flower: Narcissus (mystery and egoism)
Caption: Frozen passion.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 20th Dec
Height: 133cm
Weight: 28kg
Zanpakutou: Hyourinmaru
Command to release: "Sit upon the frozen sky, Hyourinmaru" or "Souten ni zase, Hyourinmaru"
Bankai: Daiguren Hyourinmaru
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: dark green
Interest: afternoon napping
Speciality: spin tops
Food: Likes sweet nattou. Dislikes dried persimmons.
How to past free time: visits the granny's house at Rukongai; visits Jidanbou

Battle Stats
Power: 80
Defence: 80
Mobility: 90
Kidou/Reiatsu: 90
Wisdom: 80
Stamina: 80

All his abilities are at high levels. As he is able to handle all kinds of battles, he is ever-present in important missions.

Character Description
The 10th division is led by the child prodigy, Captain Hitsugaya Toushirou. As his supervision reaches even the most obscure squad members, every person under his jurisdiction works seriously (except for the vice-captain).

The child prodigy that was the youngest person in history to be made captain. Needless to say for battles, he can handle administrative tasks flawlessly too. His height increase is a cause of concern for his subordinates.

Special Information (Top Secret)
Sweet nattou was the favourite dish of the granny living in Rukongai, and having ate that in the past, he still likes it now. Sometimes, his granny would send this dish to his division quarters. Jidanbou has always been his friend. He is very skilled with spinning tops, and in his childhood days, he was said to be undefeatable in the West Rukongai 1st Area, Juurin-an, where he used to live in. His enthusiasm in work is due to his desire to complete work as quickly as possible so that he can return to his room for an afternoon nap. He is a firm believer in his granny's saying that, "a child who sleeps will grow up", hence he carries out her words faithfully. Indeed the granny's child.

11th Division Captain: Zaraki Kenpachi

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Squad Flower: Yarrow (battle)
Caption: Consume everything, demon of the blood-thirsty sword.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 19th Nov
Height: 202cm
Weight: 90kg
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: deep purple
Interest: afternoon napping
Specialty: sparring
Food: No particular likes. Dislikes nattou.
How to past free time: afternoon napping

Battle Stats
Power: 100
Defense: 80
Mobility: 60
Kidou/Reiatsu: 0
Wisdom: 50
Stamina: 100

Possesses extremely high offensive power and stamina, but his kidou prowess ranks the lowest among all the captains.

Character Description
Gathering ruffians who admire Captain Kenpachi, the 11th division is more specialized than any of other squads in terms of combat. Though this division may look like an unlawful organization at the first glance, they are proud of their firm unity under Kenpachi's leadership.

The sword demon whose spirit burns up only for fights. Without having to take entrance exams, he defeated the previous captain of the 11th division to become its new captain.

Special Information (Top Secret)
Due to perspiration, it is a must for him to take a bath before turning in to sleep. Hence, he washes his hair everyday. As he often washes his hair with soap, his hair becomes stiff. However, he likes it personally as it is easier for him to set his hair this way. In the past, he tried a "hair treatment" introduced by Sasakibe Choujirou who went with him to a common bathhouse. On the following day, his hair became silky and no matter how hard he tried to set it, the spikes could not stand up and it was a bitter experience. Currently, he would use only soap. At the same time, this incident caused him to dislike Sasakibe a little.

12th Division Captain: Kurotsuchi Mayuri

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Squad Flower: Japanese Thistle (revenge, severity, independence)
Caption: Researcher with killing intent.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 30th Mar
Height: 174cm
Weight: 54kg
Zanpakutou: Ashisogijizou
Command to release: "Tear them, Ashisogijizou" or "kakimushire, Ashisogijizou"
Bankai: Konjiki Ashisogijizou
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: dark greenish blue
Interest: experimenting
Speciality: human body experimentation
Food: Likes pike fish. Dislikes onion.
How to past free time: Read every line and character published in the Seireitei Communication

Battle Stats
Power: 70
Defence: 70
Mobility: 40
Kidou/Reiatsu: 100
Wisdom: 100
Stamina: 50

Though his combat power is weak, his wisdom and kidou are outstanding. Very skilled in the arts of trickery.

Character Description
The 12th division is the department of research and techonology development, in which new technologies and new spiritual power instruments are developed; the positions of both squad captain and department head are held by Kurotsuchi Mayuri.

This blood-thirsty person loves experimenting on human bodies above all else and can sacrifice anything for the sake of research. The article enjoyed by Captain Kurotsuchi is none other than this Seireitei Communication.

Special Information (Top Secret)
He removes his make-up before going to bed. In the serialized article published in Seireitei Communication called, "Effective Medication for the Brain", the actual steps on how to prepare the medicine and how the experiments are carried out are reported in great detail. The popularity of his articles are surprisingly high and fan letters that say, "Though I don't have the ingredients and cannot make the medicine, I enjoy reading every article that you've written", keep arriving.

13th Division Captain: Ukitake Jyuushirou

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Squad Flower: Snow Drop (hope)
Caption: Friendship that embraces all.

Personal Data
Birthdate: 21st Dec
Height: 187cm
Weight: 72kg
Zanpakutou: Sougyou no Kotowari
Command to release: "O waves be my shield; O lightning be my sword, Sougyou no Kotowari" or "Nami kotogotoku waga tate to nare, ikatsuchi kotogotoku waga yaiba to nare, Sougyou no Kotowari"
Colour of the underside of captain's robe: dark rose pink
Interest: bonsai
Speciality: making friends
Food: Likes ohagi (rice ball coated with sweetened red beans, soybean flour or sesame). No particular dislike.
How to past free time: twiddle with bonsai in the garden, feed carps in Ugendou's lake

Battle Stats
Power: 90
Defence: 90
Mobility: 70
Kidou/Reiatsu: 100
Wisdom: 100
Stamina: 40

His illness causes him to be resting in Ugendou most of the time, one slight uncertainty for him will be his stamina.

Character Description
Due to Captain Ukitake's personality, the camaraderie among the 13th division members is strong. As there is no vice-captain, the two third-seats are taking over the duties accordingly.

The person in Gotei 13 squad who is characterized by his gentle and sincere personality. When he sees the person who bears a similar name as himself, i.e. Captain Hitsugaya, he would automatically shower him with snacks.

Special Information (Top Secret)
Though his interest is in bonsai, the 0 artistic sense Ukitake has no idea where and how to trim a bonsai plant. He serializes an action adventure novel named, "Sougyou no Okotowari! (Rejection of the Twin Fishes!)" is about the protagonist, Sougyou, fighting to save villagers from evil. Sougyou's catch phrase is, "I will reject them!" and it is immensely popular among kids in Seireitei. Though its publication has paused before, once it makes an appearance again, the novel always clinches a place among the top 3 in popularity rankings.

The Chart

Top = Power / Offensive Abilities
Top Right = Defence / Defensive Abilities
Bottom Right = Mobility / Speed
Bottom = Kidou / Reiatsu (specifically reiatsu control)
Bottom Left = Wisdom / Intelligence
Top Left = Stamina / Body Strength
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Battle Stats Total
1. Yamamoto: 560
1. Aizen: 560
2. Unohana: 540
3. Kyoraku: 530
4. Byakuya: 510
5. Hitsugaya: 500
6. Ukitake: 490
7. Gin: 480
8. Komamura: 470
9. Soifon: 460
9. Tousen: 460
10. Mayuri: 430
11. Kenpachi: 390

Clearly you don't read.